Head of Music & Performing Arts

Huili School Shanghai

ABOUT US

Wellington College China is a partner of Wellington College in England. It has three schools in Shanghai, all close to each other, not far from the heart of this exciting, international city. Our schools provide an outstanding education for more than 5,000 local and international children aged between 2 and 18 years old. Wellington College China are also winners of HR Asia Best Employers to work for Award, 2020.

Huili School Shanghai is Wellington’s bilingual school for Chinese students, which opened in August 2018. There are now more than 1,200 pupils in Huili nursery (Early Years 1-4) and Huili School (grades 1 to 10) and last year saw the opening of our state-of-the-art high school building and the start of IGCSE courses. Over the next two years, the school is expected to grow by more than 100 pupils per year and will be offering the IBDP when our oldest pupils begin grade 11 next academic year.

Huili School combines Wellington’s holistic British approach to educating the whole child, with the enduring strengths of the Chinese curriculum and focus on learning. We talk about giving our pupils the best of both worlds. Half of our lessons are in English and half in Chinese. Half of our teachers are English-speakers and half are Chinese. It is our desire to imbue every pupil with our five core values: courage, integrity, respect, kindness, and responsibility. Huili School Shanghai provides pupils access to an education rooted in the traditional values and the progressive approach to learning synonymous with Wellington College. The vision is to inspire pupils to become intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive; our Huili identity. This will be based on a model that establishes a strong understanding of the rich and deep heritage and culture of China and being Chinese, while also establishes the values, aptitudes and knowledge needed to be an effective global citizen. We aim to prepare pupils for success during and after life at the school.

Within a culture of shared vision, mutual respect, connection and belonging, open communication and inclusive practice, the teacher will form an integral part of a close team who aspire to continually develop and evolve in their personal and professional development. 

Wellington College China Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Assessment and testing of applicants’ suitability to work with children is an integral part of the selection process.

THE ROLE

The Huili Arts department is comprised of music, performing arts, visual arts and design technology. Students enjoy an arts-rich programme that makes explicit and active our Huili values and the Wellington identity. We work to develop students’ artistic skills, explore traditions in both eastern and western arts and ensure there are regular and varied opportunities for students to express their artistry. We aim to foster a love of the arts that is experiential: the arts are an essential part of the human experience.

Music learning happens in specialist teaching spaces and is well-resourced and highly regarded. Concerts, recitals and showcases demonstrate Huili students' impressive artistic skill and musicianship. Music classroom spaces are complemented by a suite of music practice rooms, a state-of-the-art recording studio and specialist instrument storage.

Music is taught throughout junior high, and Music IGCSE is a popular choice in high school (CIE board). Plans to secure IBDP accreditation are under way, and we anticipate healthy numbers of young musicians who will pursue the Music option within 'arts' at IBDP level.

We seek a music specialist who is a committed, excellent educator and who is an organised and passionate advocate for music and the performing arts. Experience in teaching IGCSE is essential. A track record of teaching/knowledge of Music at IBDP level is highly desirable.

The Head of Music & Performing Arts is accountable for the music and performing arts programme at Huili School Shanghai and will ensure our students experience a high-quality music and performing arts education that imbues the Huili values and ethos.

Working closely and collaboratively with the Director of Arts, the Primary Music & Performing Arts Coordinator and the wider arts department, the Head of Music & Performing Arts provides professional leadership and management for the music and performing arts team, driving forward the Huili Arts vision.

For further information about Wellington College in Shanghai and its employment opportunities, please go to

https://www.huilieducation.cn/shanghai-school/en/careers/join-our-team/   

An application form and further details of the above position are available on the website. The completed application form, together with a letter of introduction and an up-to-date CV, including the names and contact details of three referees, should be sent to jobs.hss@huilieducation.cn